Is it possible to run movies that have been ripped in LinuxMCE using Xine in Kubuntu? It seems like it should be; my understanding is that LinuxMCE uses Xine as its own video engine. However, I get a "There is no demuxer plugin available..." error when I attempt to open either the .dvd, .id3, or keys file for any of my movies on disk. The movies run fine within LinuxMCE, though.

I'd just like to run some of my movies in a small window while doing stuff in Kubuntu.

Thanks,
Mark

Thanks for the comments.

I checked linuxtv.org and the AVerMedia M791 tuner is currently on their unsupported list. That, combined with your advice concerning the nvidia 8500 is enough for me to be glad I checked here first!

Cheers,
Mark

Came across what looks like a good deal on a system (Gateway GM5485E) and wanted to check the compatibility of its essential components:

1. Motherboard: Intel (Schroeder Town) G33 Motherboard (http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Intel2/4006194R/4006194Rnv.shtml)
2. Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT VGA DVI Video Card (http://support.gateway.com/s/VIDCARD/MSI/6008122R/6008122Rnv.shtml)
3. Audio: Realtek ALC 888S Audio Chipset (On Motherboard)
4: Tuner: AVerMedia M791 NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner Card (http://support.gateway.com/s/vidcard/AVerMedia/6008105R/6008105Rnv.shtml)

I've read about cooling problems with the stock GM5485E setup and plan to relocate the system components inside a larger, rack-mount ATX case; the NORCO RPC-450 4U (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811219019). The RPC-450 is an ATX form factor case and the G33 motherboard is microATX, but I've read that microATX boards should mount in ATX cases without a problem. The case is spacious and has good cooling, so hopefully the heating problems reported for the GM5485E won't be an issue.

Comments appreciated!

Mark

Hi,

I'm new to LinuxMCE, but followed Pluto's developments closely up until a year or so ago. The closed nature of Pluto kept me from adopting it back then and I'm wondering now that LinuxMCE appears to add to, rather than replace Kubuntu, is it possible to use the Core server to run/host a variety of applications for use on the thin client/MDs (Firefox, Open Office, GIMP, Picasa, etc.).

Best Regards,
Mark